P bass vs Jazz vs Ray4 comparison

[lizardking837]

Thanks! The treble and bass is slightly boosted on the Ray (slightly past the middle).

Nice, that’s how I run mine too.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Very nice vid comparison. I have 2 of the 3, a Sub Ray and a SireV7, both modded and very versatile. No need for a P for me, not a P guy, nice job!

 

[Rip Van Dan]

Compared side to side “in the mix”. I also made a poll because because I think polls are fun!

For me, the J had it (surprise!!). It had the most complete sound of the three, and they all sounded good. But I've been playing Jazz Basses since 1966, so I'm a bit prejudiced on what I like to hear.

I thought it had better body to the overall sound including the low end with more harmonics than either the P or the Ray4. Thought it was better in both finger style and slap than either of the other two. I actually preferred the Ray4 in your sample better than the P and that surprised me. Sounded like a clearer bottom end on the Ray4 than on the P. The P sounded muddy "by comparison". Not that it's a muddy sound. Usually with the low-mids it has a very distinct and solid low-end. By comparison on my Jazz, I dial in a little low-mid boost at ~250Hz to get the presence and definition that I like with my passive Jazz.

Thanks for that. It was a great comparison video.

 

[Chrisk-K]

God would want that P tone in heaven.

 

[Tim Skaggs]

In the video posted, I liked the Ray best.

 

[Rocket Queen]

For those of us who, for whatever reason, can’t run videos embedded in a posting, could someone post the video link? Thanks much.

 

[Daniel Piper]

Wonderful groove!

A ray that isn’t all sizzle and clank!

A P that isn’t wearing flats!

No carrots option!

What manner of alternate reality talkbass have I walked into?





Great vid.

Jazz for me.

 

[Vanheusen77]

For those of us who, for whatever reason, can’t run videos embedded in a posting, could someone post the video link? Thanks much.

Sorry, I do not know how to do that. I simply pasted the link and it became embedded automatically.

 

[Kubicki Fan]

For those of us who, for whatever reason, can’t run videos embedded in a posting, could someone post the video link? Thanks much.

youtu.be/5S9_gnwYQOE

 

[SgtHulka]

Jazz is the most professional sounding.

 

[Vanheusen77]

I find it interesting that the Stingray is more mellow and smooth than I previously thought when I compare the three.

 

[wizard65]

I find it interesting that the Stingray is more mellow and smooth than I previously thought when I compare the three.

In all fairness it’s a Sub Ray4, they don’t seem to have the punchy mids of a USA Stingray.

 

[Vanheusen77]

In all fairness it’s a Sub Ray4, they don’t seem to have the punchy mids of a USA Stingray.

That could be the case, I had one but that was a long time ago and I´m not sure how they compare in that respect.

 

[Vanheusen77]

Wow the P bass sure took the lead and held it in this poll! The jazz has made a slight comeback, but I’m a little surprised at how little people seem to like the Ray sound.

 

[Vanheusen77]

Just resurrecting this poll, since the link to the video was broken. Here is a working link:

 

[duanev3]

For me the Jazz looks better, and Paul McCartney played one.... That's it for me.